FALL IS IN THE AIR
Kitty belongs to neighbor, and keeps me company while I'm outside
Poems by Emily Dickinson
Nature
XXVII.INDIAN SUMMER.These are the days when birds come back,
A very few, a bird or two,
To take a backward look.These are the days when skies put on
The old, old sophistries of June, --
A blue and gold mistake.Oh, fraud that cannot cheat the bee,
Almost thy plausibility
Induces my belief,Till ranks of seeds their witness bear,
And softly through the altered air
Hurries a timid leaf!Oh, sacrament of summer days,
Oh, last communion in the haze,
Permit a child to join,Thy sacred emblems to partake,
Thy consecrated bread to break,
Taste thine immortal wine!
Shadows dance across the house
In the deep south October brings the promise of glorious weather. My favorite time is usually early in the month when the morning air is cool and temperatures warm to about eighty degrees by afternoon. The sky turns a deep blue and long shadows fall across the house. This is know as an Indian Summer. If we are lucky this will last on and off until Thanksgiving. I enjoy adding a few touches for the season with flowers and candles on the porch. Come enjoy a lovely Indian Summer day with me.
Fall Y'all Around The House
Foyer
Mantle
Kitchen Table Vignette
Blue sky and eighty degrees
Crepe Myrtle foilage changing to red and yellow
Kitty and I are making photos and kitty looks up at a strange honking sound in the sky. A sure sign of fall, geese migrating south. This was a kodak moment for sure.
This beauty is out for a walk showing her new haircut to all
Not sure Kitty is happy about this
Fall color for the porch
All the shrubs and flowers get a second wind and will bloom until first frost
Flowers cover all the tabletops on the patio with new blooms
Flowers cover all the tabletops on the patio with new blooms
Mr. Rabbit is even enjoying the day
Fall Y'all Around The House
Foyer
Candle Charms
Mantle
Kitchen Table Vignette
Baby Pumpkin Candles
I am enjoying our October Indian Summer weather. I would love to hear what your October weather brings.
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White Wednesday
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Outdoor Wednesday
Wow Us Wednesday
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
Show Us Your Fall Home
Autumn Arrives Party
Common Ground
Feathered Nest Friday
Show and Tell Friday
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Seasonal Sundays
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Mosaic Monday
Blue Monday
Tabletop Tuesday
White Wednesday
Rednesday
Outdoor Wednesday
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Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
Show Us Your Fall Home
Autumn Arrives Party
Enjoyed all the colorful photos! Gorgeous on of your home!
ReplyDeleteGloria
Wow, such gorgeous photos!!! Your home is completely exquisite and all your plants--and LOVE that front door!! and that little kitty is such a sweetie--how adorable!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a happy weekend~enjoy the wonderful weather. It's 80 degrees here in New Orleans and I'm ecstatic too!
XO
Cindy
Beautiful photos! And everything looks gorgeous. Here in Michigan, with the exception of mums, we rarely have anything blooming. But, the weather has been in the 70's this week and the flowers are confused. LOL
ReplyDeleteyour home and garden
ReplyDeleteare looking quite lovely
at this junction between seasons
so glad you shared with us at fridays unfolded!
alison
HI, Your home and gardens are gorgeous! And I love all of your Fall decor. I especially love your red door. I had a red door at my previous home. Lived there for 22 years. I am missing that door! Haven't convinced hubby to let me paint my door here yet. "Too nice of wood". Kitty is so cute! How fun that he, or she comes to visit. The Indian Summer that you described is exactly what we have been having here lately. That is, until yesterday Mother Nature dumped snow on us. Yes, my yard was blanketed. Still cool and wet, but suppose to be back up in the upper 70's in the next few days. We went from 80's to 50's. Crazy! Enjoy that Indian Summer!
ReplyDeletehello there! You are surrounded by such lovely things! love your blog.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing a thought :)
Bon week-end!
Myric
Such beautiful pictures. I don't know what part of the deep south you are in, but we don't have geese in Central Florida. But the sky is a brilliant blue, and the shadows are cool and refreshing at this time of year.
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http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com
Oh Emily it looks beautiful at your house! Are you really having temps in the 80's? It's raining and in the 50's-60's here *sighs* I think I need to move to the south! *winks* Vanna
ReplyDeleteEmily, your photos are spectacular! The Canada Geese are flying overhead around our parts too. But temps in the 80's we haven't had for ages. Happy Pink Saturday and thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sandi
lovely photos, kitty looks comfey.
ReplyDeleteWe are enjoying the same weather here in South GA.
Beautiful photos Emily! Your garden and home are lovely.
ReplyDelete-Lynn
Emily your photos are fabulous. I am in love with the crepe myrtle and your neighbor Kitty.
ReplyDeletePaula
You have an amazingly beautiful (and big) house, entry way and yard. Delightful.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are beautiful and your home is gorgeous, Emily. Your shot of the birds is awesome!
ReplyDeleteWow I love your garden and your house so gorgeous!
ReplyDeletePrayer Flower
Looks like you certainly have a green thumb! Your lawn and gardens look just beautiful! Our Indian Summer here in Michigan has just been perfect the past week. Wish it would last all year long.... :)
ReplyDeletexoxo laurie
Rose and Cream. I am sure you put them beautifully. I haven't gone through all through your blogs but I would love to see your French inspired decors :)
ReplyDeleteMyric
your home and yard are beautiful....the feeling is warm and inviting. Thank you for letting me stop by, I hope you will come by my blog and see what fall is like in the desert!
ReplyDeleteLove to you, can't wait to come back..
http://bleachervision.blogspot.com
Hi Emily~
ReplyDeleteWishing you a wonderful weekend!!!
XO
Cindy
Emily, everything looks so beautiful right now....I love this time of year too.....xv
ReplyDelete*THIS* is why we live in Alabama. Gorgeous weather!!! Your garden is too pretty!!!
ReplyDeleteRoll Tide, Emily! DZ won best lawn decoration....YAY!!!! If you get a chance, stroll down sorority row before the game. :D
xoxoxoxo,
Ricki Jill
Such lovely photos, Emily! Your porch is gorgeous! Fall is slowly arriving here. Hope you are having a great weekend!...hugs...Debbie
ReplyDeleteYou have a beautiful home. I love the picture of kitty sleeping on the sidewalk!
ReplyDeleteYour lawn is always so gorgeous and perfectly done! Just lovely, as is kitty. Gotta love the cats!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Patti
Beautiful tour! Love the red door with the kitty and sweet doggie with the new hair cut!
ReplyDeleteHPS and enjoy your Indian Summer. That is what we are having in my part of Michigan right now!
Jil
Love your red door and the neighbor's kitty. Such a cutie. Your foliage is so pretty. I too love this time of year.. it's spectacular! xomarlis
ReplyDeleteKitty looks very comfy and your yard (and pup's new do) look beautiful! Enjoy:@)
ReplyDeleteYour yard and photos are beautiful, Emily. We had a gorgeous Fall day here in virginia. I love this time of year.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Sherry
Beautiful yard....I'm thinking that you had to pay the kitty to do such a perfect job of posing....tuna? Thank you for sharing your Autumn scenery. Cherry Kay
ReplyDeleteThe lawn and flowers at The French Hut are so pretty. Love the red door.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing and linking to Potpourri Friday. You participation is appreciated.
Each of these images is absolutely gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteO, such lovely photos..I so enjoyed every one of them. The geese...an awesome photo.
ReplyDeleteYou have such a beautiful home and lawn. The flowers are lovely...and your red door is the icing on the cake. :))
xoxo
O, and this post should be linked over at heyharriet.blogspot.com for SHADOW SHOT SUNDAY. :)
Very nice photos.
ReplyDeleteRegards and best wishes
Beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteI had to take a second look with the one of the flag. Thought it was moving. Ha
Days here are just right too. Crisp mornings and warms up in the 70's. Tee shirt and jeans...perfect. :)
Your front door and porch photos are beautiful. Love your crepe myrtles and lantana. Our lantana looks like it's on steroids. It looks more like a shrub than flowers even in this drought. Your neighbor's kitty is so sweet and you can tell she likes you. Love to see Canada geese when they fly. Fall is on the way. Yay!
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Babs
What an elegant red door, both in and out of shadows!
ReplyDeleteSHADOW PLAY
Shadows like horses, shadow likes chicks,
Shadows like houses built with red bricks;
Shadows much taller than a high wall—
No matter their shape, I love them all!
© 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher
Shadowy Skeleton
Gorgeous shadow captures!
ReplyDeleteLate visiting from Shadow shot, hope you can drop by and peek at my entry. Thanks and have a great week ahead.
What a lovely lot of colour around your house!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful doorway. What a welcome. Great to have you be a part of Seasonal Sundays.
ReplyDelete- The Tablescaper
Love your photos! Love your music! Love your kitty and your pup! Fun visit...
ReplyDeleteHave great week.
Karen
Ladybug Creek
You have a beautiful home, nice front door colour.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice post! I love the red door! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice week,
Markus
What a lovely home you have. Pretty entrance and I love the red door. Have a good week.
ReplyDeleteRiet
How lovely your home and garden are, I so enjoyed my visit this morning.
ReplyDeleteHappy MM
Maggie
Very nice! Thanks for joining in Shadow shot Sunday. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful home! The landscape and porch are beautiful. Love the kitty and the cute doggie. Great shot of the geese flying over. Fantastic photos, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely entrance; everything is so neat and perfect.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blue Monday to you!
Gorgeous color. I loved the very first shots of your home ... the lighting is spectacular. No entrance is complete without a kitty friend! Happy FALL!
ReplyDeleteGood day, Emily...
ReplyDeleteYour photos are delightful, as well as your description of your Indian Summer. Love your porch; very welcoming. You have a lovely home.
Yes, aren't the geese a welcoming Autumn sight and sound?
I suppose you could say we are having an Indian Summer here too, in SE Texas - October started out cool and crisp, and now has heated up again...but it did this in September, too...LOL. I remember September Indian Summers in NJ, it lasted about a week, and then was gone until next year.
Blessings,
Marianne
Wonderful pictures. I especially liked the way you captured the geese in flight. The dental molding over the front door in the pediment is perfect...I love that little detail. This is a perfect time of year...calm and serene.
ReplyDeletewhat an impressive doorway. you must have a huge garden. beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteSo glad I came across your blog. What a gorgeous home you have. I love the entrance. Very elegant. And your kitty and dog are precious too. I am in West Palm Beach,Fl and love the weather. I see all kinds of birdies here too. Even vultures..lol I really enjoyed your blog and thanks for sharing. Please do stop by my blog. I love new visitors. :-)
ReplyDeleteHave a great week,
Janet Bernasconi
Janet's Creative Pillows
October 10, 2011 3:04 PM
Oh my, what a beautiful entryway. The yellow flowers laying over the sidewalk are sooo gorgeous. I love the addition of the animals too :)
ReplyDeleteYour home is absolutely beautiful. I love the red front door. What a treat to see your lovely home and gardens. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHi Emily~ Fall is my favorite time of year when the air is crisp & cool and the sky is deep blue! Love your red front door~ what a welcoming entrance! Your photo of the geese in formation is wonderful & I love your kitty companion :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos and house. Cute kitty too!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week ;)
Beautiful house and photos! I like the look of the front door! Have a great week. Anne
ReplyDeletegreat photos and such a lovely home--don't you just love the fall! We took a trip to Hanover NH this past weekend--the leaves were gorgeous! best Barbara
ReplyDeleteloved looking at all of your beautiful pictures. Your home is lovely! Dropping by from Marty's.
ReplyDeleteHi lovely lady.
ReplyDeleteYour home is Beautiful with the red door~~~!!!
I also love all the fall colors in your garage gorgeous !!
Diane
Bonjour,
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the beautiful pics.
Everything is looking lush and lovely. Beautiful pictures, and it is nice that everything perks back up after the hot summer.
ReplyDeleteEmily- LOVE the play of shadows and all of the color in your yard and on the porches! We, too, are experiencing an Indian summer.... The mornings are beautiful, cool, and bright! Let's enjoy it while we can!
ReplyDelete~ Sue
Your home and yard is gorgeous. Just look at that wonderful healthy green grass. I have a thing for a manicured yard!
ReplyDeleteEmily, this is my favorite time of year too. It's so nice to have the crisp, cool mornings and mild afternoons. Love seeing your beautiful home and yard. The shot of the geese is amazing. What a perfect moment!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your Indian Summer! ~ Sarah
Oh my...your outdoor area is so stunning...gotta love FALL in the SOUTH!!! I’m having a charming GIVEAWAY this week at my blog…come by and check it out!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Linda
Love that neighbor's cat such a sweetie.
ReplyDeleteJoyce M
Beautiful colors!! Rich deep fall colors, gotta love it!
ReplyDeleteEmily,
ReplyDeleteYour home is beautiful! You also took some great photos of it! Thank you for linking up with Home Sweet Home!
Sherry
Your home is so pretty! Hope to see you at My Dream Canvas.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos!1 You have a very beautiful home!!
ReplyDeleteWow you have very vivid and beautiful photos, and am also amazed at the number of comments you got! I always see posts from Europe mentioning of the Indian Summer, i am wondering how it started. Maybe those British soldiers who went to India love the summer in India and adopted the name when they returned, then it stuck even to others who haven't been to India yet. I love to see the Lantana camara thriving on very wide range of conditions, from temperate to the extreme tropics.
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